The Everything World's Religions Book: Explore the Beliefs, Traditions, and Cultures of Ancient and Modern ReligionsFrom the Native American tribal faiths and the Judeo-Christian traditions to Scientology and other nascent religions, man's search for God takes many fascinating forms. In this easy-to-use and comprehensive guide, you'll explore the intriguing dogma and rituals, cultural convictions, and often-checkered backgrounds and histories of the world's religions. This mystical tour of major and minor religions, both ancient and contemporary, includes:
From Hinduism to Hare Krishna and from evangelicalism to Wicca, this book includes more than fifty religious perspectives and denominations. It's the ultimate guide to exploring the beliefs and traditions of religions around the world. |
Contents
05 | 34 |
The Five Vows of Jainism | 47 |
The Buddhist Moral Code | 60 |
06 | 71 |
21 | 73 |
Catholicism | 85 |
Holy Writings | 91 |
Prevalent Christian Faiths | 97 |
Shinto | 165 |
Sikhism | 173 |
Holy Writings and Worship | 179 |
18 | 219 |
Mysticism | 245 |
Yogic Mystical Experience | 251 |
The FirstCause Argument | 257 |
22 | 265 |
Anglicanism | 106 |
10 | 129 |
Confucianism | 143 |
Diversification into Modern Society | 150 |
Glossary | 277 |
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